Techlore

By Techlore.TV

Someone's making decisions about your digital life without asking. Techlore helps you take them back: privacy, security, and digital rights, made simple enough for anyone. Hosted by Henry Fisher.... more

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The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.

Techlore episodes:

September 20, 2026 Is your LG TV listening?
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September 18, 2026 Revolut Just Had the Most Embarrassing Data Breach
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September 18, 2026 The Nonprofit Fighting to Keep DNS Private (Quad9 Interview)
DNS quietly reveals everywhere you go online - even on encrypted sites. In this interview, John Todd (CTO at Quad9) provides a DNS masterclass: how DNS works, the privacy implications, how to change your DNS, why Quad9 collects nothing on you, why they are being sued, DNS vs. VPNs, and how a nonprofit can fund itself without compromising privacy.
🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Quad9: https://quad9.net
🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
https://youtu.be/pl615h44QQ8
https://youtu.be/wlfnIXL63tw
📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup
🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE
• Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/
• Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/
• Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/
• Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/
• Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:00 WHAT IS QUAD9?
00:01:30 HOW IS IT FREE?
00:02:48 WHAT'S RECURSIVE DNS?
00:04:11 DNS PRIVACY CONCERNS
00:07:19 DEFAULT DNS PROVIDER + OPTIONS
00:09:15 DNS ON iOS
00:11:02 WHERE TO SET YOUR DNS
00:13:47 CYBERSECURITY & PRIVACY
00:16:16 WHAT'S BLOCKED
00:18:55 CUSTOM DNS ON A ROUTER
00:20:11 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
00:21:50 HTTPS VS. TLS VS. QUIC
00:25:56 RECOMMENDATIONS
00:27:20 CENSORSHIP CIRCUMVENTION
00:30:01 SNI & ECH
00:33:49 LAWSUITS
00:40:45 THE NUANCE BEHIND BLOCKING
00:42:23 FOLLOW THE FIGHT
00:42:52 THE QUAD9 TEAM
00:43:39 OPERATION COSTS
00:45:34 MONETIZING DATA?
00:50:25 OTHER REVENUE MODELS
00:57:53 WHY TRUST QUAD9?
01:00:39 SPEED DIFFERENCES
01:06:32 QUAD9 VS. DIY FILTERING
01:08:42 VPN VS. DNS
01:13:08 PI-HOLE
01:15:11 LOOKING FORWARD
01:18:10 HOW TO FOLLOW
#dns #quad9 #digitalprivacy
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1h 20min
September 17, 2026 Revolut Just Had the Most Embarrassing Data Breach
A hacker emailed Revolut pretending to be a government agency, and Revolut handed over customers' passports, IDs, and financial details. Plus: the global age-verification wave forcing even more ID collection (EU, California, Microsoft), OpenAI's rogue AI agents and why I've hit a breaking point with these companies, and the usual run of data breaches, threats, and open-source updates. Correction: it's really DMARC that stops the spoofing, misspoke! Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC together.
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Thanks to the EasyOptOuts team for sponsoring Surveillance Report!
🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Sources, Podcast & Shownotes: https://techlore.tech/no-hack-needed-how-revolut-leaked-your-passport-plus-new-age-verification-rogue-ai-agents/
🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
https://youtu.be/RSqD8wWRjqw
📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup
🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE
• Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/
• Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/
• Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/
• Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/
• Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT
01:04 REVOLUT + OTHER ID LEAKS
07:36 AGE BANS & AGE VERIFICATION
12:24 OUR SPONSOR: EASYOPUTOUTS!
13:30 CREEPY AI COMPANIES & CEOS
17:48 DEFENSE BULLETIN: DATA BREACHES
20:50 DEFENSE BULLETIN: THREATS
26:22 DEFENSE BULLETIN: FOSS+
#revolut #databreach #dataleak
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37min
September 16, 2026 Password Manager Tier List 2026. Do you agree with the list?
Don’t take the tiers too seriously 👀 The full explanation behind each ranking is on Techlore’s YouTube channel. Full video linked to this Short.
Do you agree with the list?
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September 12, 2026Everyone's New Apple Watch Is Listening To You Now? - Techlore Office Hours Live
Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have!
🎯 HOW IT WORKS:
Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask
Techlorians (members) get questions answered first
Everyone can watch and participate in live chat
Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT
💬 BECOME A TECHLORIAN:
Get priority answers + Signal community access + my private RSS feed + more: https://techlore.tech/#/portal
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
04:05 Discussion on Apple's New Features
12:11 Concerns About Privacy and Technology
20:01 Browser Fingerprinting and Privacy Tools
26:01 Digital Hygiene and Behavioral Changes
31:47 Understanding Browser Fingerprinting and Privacy Tools
34:33 Navigating VPN Blocking
36:25 Providing Personal Information Online
37:51 Transitioning from Google: Tips and Strategies
43:24 Exploring the Implications of New Technology
52:44 Thoughts on Security of Chinese Phones
57:32 The Effectiveness of Do Not Call Registries
01:01:09 When to Change Your Passwords
01:03:02 Acquiring Monero for Private Transactions
01:06:58 Community Engagement and Support
01:10:15 Encouraging Privacy Awareness
01:16:16 Strategies for Reducing Spam Calls
01:22:13 Evaluating Privacy in Modern Vehicles
01:25:23 Closing Thoughts and Community Support
#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA
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1h 32min
September 08, 2026 Flock has a new AI tool for police
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September 06, 2026 States Are Dropping Flock
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2min
September 05, 2026 The ID Check Company That Leaked 153 Million Licenses
An ID-verification company, IDScan.net, appears to have leaked scans of 153 million driver's licenses, then sold on a dark-web market called Nexus. This week I break down why this breach is the perfect example of everything wrong with ID uploads, plus Chrome officially pulling uBlock Origin and AdGuard from the Web Store, California's age-verification bill carving out a Linux exemption, and Florida and Texas stepping back from Flock license-plate readers, plus the usual data breaches, threats, and open-source updates.
🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Sources, Podcast & Shownotes: https://techlore.tech/153-million-drivers-licenses-for-sale-plus-chrome-kills-ublock-origin-texas-kicks-out-flock/
🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
https://youtu.be/rTlHMyzLuAM
https://youtu.be/hOU7A1x67o8
https://youtu.be/XCzVQKLBkhM
📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup
🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE
• Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/
• Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/
• Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/
• Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/
• Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT
00:40 HIGHLIGHT: ID BREACH
05:52 F IN THE CHATS FOR MV2
08:00 CALIFORNIA'S LINUX CARVE-OUT
12:42 TEXAS & FLORIDA DEFLOCK
14:22 DEFENSE BULLETIN: DATA BREACHES
17:40 DEFENSE BULLETIN: THREATS
21:24 DEFENSE BULLETIN: FOSS+
#privacy #id #leak
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30min
September 05, 2026Why Is Privacy Treated Like a Personality Flaw? - Techlore Office Hours Live
Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have!
🎯 HOW IT WORKS:
Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask
Techlorians (members) get questions answered first
Everyone can watch and participate in live chat
Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT
💬 BECOME A TECHLORIAN:
Get priority answers + Signal community access + my private RSS feed + more: https://techlore.tech/#/portal
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Navigating Privacy in a Social Media World
08:42 Understanding App Permissions and Privacy Risks
14:02 Using Privacy Tools Effectively
20:32 The Dilemma of Anonymity vs. Privacy
30:13 Personal Choices in Tech and Privacy
40:18 Navigating the Balance of Privacy and Usability
45:25 The Evolution of Personal Tech Choices
49:58 Exploring Privacy Tools and Their Impact
52:34 Browser Wars: Chromium vs. Alternatives
01:00:01 Linux on Mac: A Tinkerer’s Dream
01:05:33 The Future of Tech: Balancing Privacy and Performance
#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA
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1h 21min

FAQs about Techlore:

How many episodes does Techlore have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.